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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.65, 3,227.33 and 1,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.65, 3,227.33 and 1,290.70 is: 1,781.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.65 : 3,227.33 = 1,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.65/3,227.33 = 1,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.65x = 3,227.33 × 1,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.65x = 4,165,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,522.09/2,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.17

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